Finally - the Nightmare is Over

[MikeMinusWife 42]

I wish I was talking about COVID, but it’s nearly as huge because we finally have our completed CR1 visas !!

 

I can still remember starting this tortuous nightmare of a journey in July 2019 when I filed the first set of documents with USCIS via post in Chicago and here we are 16 months later permanent resident visas in hand.  As I scan across all these threads it brings back so many memories, “how long will it take”, “how do I upload files”, “police certificate has problems”, “unsure about photos”, “how do I expedite” etc etc etc - they aren’t good memories, this is a struggle of hard work, expense, and above all patience.  Just a personal theory, but I honestly think the US uses this process to weed out those with weaker relationships by forcing them to live apart for over a year and seeing if they can make it, I find myself wondering how many couples split due to the enforced separation and the “consequences” that can result in, especially for a young couple.  Being apart is horrible as a newlywed, and the immigration process is badly in need of an overhaul when it forces couples to be apart for so long.

 

For those of you currently standing in front of Everest in your carpet slippers and wondering how you will climb it - have faith, you will make it.

 

Take care everyone, and thanks for all the advice over the last 2 years.

[Kuchiki 165]

2 hours ago, MikeMinusWife said:

I wish I was talking about COVID, but it’s nearly as huge because we finally have our completed CR1 visas !!

 

I can still remember starting this tortuous nightmare of a journey in July 2019 when I filed the first set of documents with USCIS via post in Chicago and here we are 16 months later permanent resident visas in hand.  As I scan across all these threads it brings back so many memories, “how long will it take”, “how do I upload files”, “police certificate has problems”, “unsure about photos”, “how do I expedite” etc etc etc - they aren’t good memories, this is a struggle of hard work, expense, and above all patience.  Just a personal theory, but I honestly think the US uses this process to weed out those with weaker relationships by forcing them to live apart for over a year and seeing if they can make it, I find myself wondering how many couples split due to the enforced separation and the “consequences” that can result in, especially for a young couple.  Being apart is horrible as a newlywed, and the immigration process is badly in need of an overhaul when it forces couples to be apart for so long.

 

For those of you currently standing in front of Everest in your carpet slippers and wondering how you will climb it - have faith, you will make it.

 

Take care everyone, and thanks for all the advice over the last 2 years.

Congrats! I'm a June 2019 filer. Still awaiting NOA2. Been 16 months now!

[Ryan H 3,791]

Moved from Process & Procedures to Progress Reports.

[Gdoggy1678 1]

Congrats! Don't forget to come around every once and while and help give advice to others in need.